Pharmacophore an International Research Journal
Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition that negatively influences one's general health and interferes with the ability to perform daily life activities and occupational tasks. The study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with low back pain. This cross-sectional study involved collecting data from a sample of Saudi Arabian adults to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with low back pain, using a structured questionnaire. The Microsoft Excel program created for Windows (2017) was used to input the acquired data into a computer. Then, to do statistical analysis, the data was transmitted to the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software, specifically version 20. The study included 1040 participants, 68.1% of whom were females. 58.4% of participants fall in the 18-30 years old age group. Approximately 49.7% of individuals are currently experiencing low back pain, while 50.3% are not. In the last six months, around 67.5% of respondents reported having low back pain, whereas 32.5% did not. Furthermore, within the last twelve months, 70.0% of individuals experienced low back pain, while 30.0% did not. Gender shows a significant relationship with LBP occurrence in the short term, none of the other parameters analyzed exhibit a significant relationship. The findings emphasize the importance of targeted interventions, preventive strategies, and public health initiatives to address the risk factors associated with LBP and improve the overall management of this condition in Saudi Arabia.
